Why is Man Utd vs Brighton not on TV? Kick-off time and team news for Premier League fixture | OneFootball

Manchester United will hope to continue to climb the table as they welcome Brighton to Old Trafford.

A dramatic week continued for Ruben Amorim’s side on Thursday night as Amad Diallo’s stunning hat-trick salvaged three points against struggling Southampton.

Things were somewhat more straightforward for Brighton at Ipswich as they ended a recent run of draws with a 2-0 win.

Fabian Hurzeler’s visitors sit five points above their hosts as they target a top half finish.

When is Manchester United vs Brighton?

Manchester United vs Brighton is due to kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 19 January at Old Trafford.

How can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV in the United Kingdom having not been selected for coverage, with Sky Sports showing Everton against Tottenham in the 2pm timeslot. Extended highlights will be shown on Match of the Day 2, which airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One.

Team news

Diogo Dalot is back available after serving a one match suspension for Manchester United, while Luke Shaw is closing in on a return from his latest injury setback. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte were withdrawn early in midweek with Ruben Amorim suggesting afterwards that this was due to fatigue.

Danny Welbeck, once of Manchester United, made his return from injury off the bench against Ipswich and could press for a start.

Manchester United XI: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund.

Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O'Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

Manchester United win 11/10

Draw 11/4